Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has issued an open tender for setting up a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 5 MW and 20 MWh. This system will be co-located with an 85 MW Solar PV Power Plant at Nagda, Ujjain, in Madhya Pradesh. The tender is specifically for the BESS Package BESS-01.
The main purpose of this project is to enhance the storage capacity linked with the solar power plant, which will help in better management and utilization of solar energy generated at the site. Battery energy storage systems are crucial for stabilizing the power supply and improving grid reliability by storing excess solar energy during peak production times and releasing it when needed.
Interested parties can participate in this tender through the PRANIT portal, which is an official platform for power sector tenders in India. The related RFX number for this tender is 5002004455. The tender documents were made available for sale starting from May 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM, and the sale will continue until June 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The same dates apply for submitting bids in soft copy format, starting on May 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM and ending on June 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM.
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM. This meeting is an opportunity for prospective bidders to clarify any doubts or seek more details regarding the project requirements and specifications. The tender opening date is June 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM, which is when the submitted bids will be officially opened for evaluation.
The tender fee has been set at ₹25,000, while the tender value and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) have been stated as zero. The tender-inviting officer for this project is Sandeep Panwar, who holds the position of Chief Manager. His official address is at the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Saudamini, 3rd Floor, Plot No.-2, Sector-29, Gurgaon, Haryana, with postal code 122001.
This project falls under the sector of power and energy and specifically focuses on work related to batteries, cells, and accessories. It is expected to contribute significantly to the development and strengthening of renewable energy infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh by integrating advanced energy storage solutions with solar power generation. This initiative aligns with the broader goals of enhancing renewable energy capacity and supporting the grid with reliable, clean power storage systems.
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